The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times
by Jennifer Worth
The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 340 pages.
About The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times
Call the Midwife' is a most extraordinary book and should be required reading of all students of midwifery, nursing, sociology and modern history. It tells of the experiences of a young trainee midwife in the East End of London in the 1950's and is a graphic portrayal of the quite appalling conditions that the East Enders endured.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer Worth |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 340 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,176 |
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What genre is The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times?
The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times worth reading?
Based on 19.2K reader ratings, The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times?
The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times has 340 pages.
Who wrote The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times?
The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times was written by Jennifer Worth. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times?
The ISBN-13 for The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times is 9780143116230.0.
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